Shelter from the Storm
When earthquakes and other disasters destroy homes, shelter from the elements becomes one of the main keys to saving lives. For instance, after the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, survivors of the quake then faced the onset of freezing winter conditions.
In emergencies like this, specialised Medair teams develop temporary, life-saving shelter solutions that are customised to the local environment.
Medair also builds and restores infrastructure such as roads, health clinics, and schools. This kind of infrastructure improves the quality of life with an amazing multiplier effect. A new road joins distant communities, connects people to previously unavailable health care and education, and creates more opportunities for people to earn a living through access to markets.
Shelter from the Storm
In the remote province of Badakhshan, Medair staff can only reach many villages by travelling on horseback for days at a time.
Shelter from the Storm
In isolated Yawan village, Medair’s team builds a health clinic without the help of machines, using only hammers, shovels, and pickaxes.
Shelter from the Storm
The new Yawan health clinic means that people no longer need to travel for days on horseback when need medical help.
Shelter from the Storm
The Yawan clinic houses a specially equipped facility for reproductive health that is saving the lives of women and babies.
Shelter from the Storm
Meanwhile, in the village of Paspul, Medair puts the finishing touches on another new health clinic.
This photo gallery shows images from Afghanistan’s remote Badakhshan province, where Medair’s new health clinics are transforming communities and restoring hope.
